Performs expert-level and complex work involving the diagnoses, troubleshooting, adjustment and repair of electric and hydraulic passenger or freight elevators, escalators, and associated electromechanical equipment in MTA New York City Transit stations, shops, buildings and yards; utilizes state-of-the-art technology, analytical and diagnostic tools, and facilities management and maintenance related software; prepares reports; drives a motor vehicle to transport material, equipment and personnel to and from various worksites; and performs related work.

Education and Experience Requirements: By the last day of the Application Period, you must meet the requirements in “1”, “2” or “3” below:

1. Eight years of full-time satisfactory experience at the journey level (i.e., fully-trained, knowledgeable, proficient and competent mechanic) in the diagnosis, trouble-shooting, inspection, adjustment and repair of electric and hydraulic passenger or freight elevators, escalators, and associated electro-mechanical equipment; or

2. Successful completion of a four-year, full-time apprenticeship in the construction, repair, and maintenance of elevators and/or escalators recognized by the New York State Department of Labor, the U.S. Department of Labor; or any apprenticeship council that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor; followed by four years of journey-level experience listed in “1” above; or

3. Seven years of full-time satisfactory experience at the journey level as described in paragraph “1” above, plus completion of one of the following listed below before obtaining your journey-level experience:

a. Two years of full-time satisfactory experience performing work as described above as a mechanic’s helper, apprentice or trainee; or
b. Graduation from a recognized trade school or technical school, with a major course of study in electromechanical,
electrical or electronic technology, or a closely related field totaling 600 hours; or
c. Graduation from a vocational high school, with a major course of study in electro-mechanical, electrical or electronic technology, or a closely related field; or
d. An associate degree or a higher-level degree, from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in electro-mechanical, electrical or electronic technology, or a closely related field.

Vocational high school, trade school or technical school education must be approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization. College education must be from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education, and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Qualifying part-time experience will be credited on a pro-rated basis.

During the application period, you may obtain an Application for this examination online
at http://www.mta.info/nyct/hr/appexam.htm or in person at the MTA New York City Transit Exam Information Center as indicated below:

MTA New York City Transit Exam Information Center: Open Monday through Friday, from 9 AM to 3 PM, in the lobby at 180 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, New York. Directions: take the A, C, F or R trains to the Jay Street-Metro Tech Station, or the 2, 3 or G train to the Hoyt Street Station.

The Deadline is April 20, 2018.